[2027] Senior Machine Learning Engineer - PhD Early Career

roblox· 37 open roles

San Mateo, CA On-siteFull-time3 days ago

Salary

$196,750 - $243,290

Experience

Mid

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

3 days ago

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About This RoleAI processing…

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

1
Prototype and implement advanced AI and machine learning solutions that drive core platform features and innovation at scale.
2
Develop and deploy cutting-edge models (e.g., deep learning, generative AI, multimodal architectures) to solve complex, high-impact technical challenges.
3
Collaborate with applied researchers, engineers, and product teams to translate advanced research concepts into production-ready systems.
4
Translate complex research into scalable, robust infrastructure that directly impacts hundreds of millions of daily active users.
5
Work backward from user and product needs to architecture, and deliver ML solutions that improve platform engagement, safety, and content ecosystem growth.

Requirements

Possess or pursuing a PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with a thesis aligned to Roblox’s research areas.
Deep expertise and curiosity in a relevant technical domain, such as deep learning, computer vision, NLP, reinforcement learning, or distributed systems.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Go, Java) and experience building and optimizing large-scale systems.
A strong research track record, evidenced by multiple publications and presentations in rigorous peer-reviewed venues.